Update Announced on Federal Four Walls Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a proposed rule, or Notice of Public Rulemaking, that could create exceptions to the …
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CMS Releases Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) CY2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule, released in preview form on July 10, 2024, c…
FTC Releases Scathing Report on PBMs
On July 9, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a scathing interim staff report based on their ongoing investigation of Pharmacy Benefit Mana…
The Career Center is Hiring!
The Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team and help Community Health Centers recruit pr…
Pennsylvania Governor Signs PBM Legislation, Includes Language to Stop Pickpocketing
Legislation reining in prescription drug middlemen was signed by the Governor this week. House Bill 1993 deals with contracts between pharmacies and…
Updated Oral Health Core Clinical Competencies Guide Released
The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) updated their “User’s Guide for the Implementation of the Oral Health Core Clinical Competenci…
Article Published on the Integration of Primary and Oral Health
A new article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) focuses on best practices and challenges for integrating oral health into prim…
New Pennsylvania Oral Health Coalition Website Launched
The PA Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH) just launched their upgraded website. The site has a new look, improved navigation features, as well as a bran…
HRSA Builds Multi-state Social Worker Licensure Compact to Increase Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Address Workforce Shortages
New investments will make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, increase behavioral health access, and better facilitate telehe…
Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth …
